Education

Aviation education and aviation awareness programs are going on throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for the benefit of citizens of all ages. They may be structured, full-time activities, such as high school and post secondary aviation programs, or one-time events such as airport open houses or Young Eagles days. Regardless of their format, these programs inform participants about the importance of aviation, open young minds to a much wider range of future career possibilities, and ultimately, invite young and old to experience the excitement and fun that aviation has always represented to our nation.

Aviation Education Programs

Virginia Art Contest

The Virginia Department of Aviation operates an Aviation Art Contest for students. The program, which has a different aviation theme each year, is open to young people ages 6-17.

Photo Contest

The Virginia Aviation Photography Contest asks participants of all ages to submit previously unpublished aviation photos taken in Virginia within the last three (3) years to a contest with winners published in the annual Virginia Aviation Calendar and on the Department of Aviation's web and social media sites.

Learn to Fly

Flight schools are located at airports across the Commonwealth of Virginia. These schools enroll students in programs that prepare them to fly privately (sport, recreational or private pilot) or professionally.

Partners

The Virginia Department of Aviation partners with other organizations to promote aviation education.